If men are wont to play with swearing anywhere, can we expect they should be serious and strict therein at the bar or in the church.

Nothing of worth or weight can be achieved with half a mind, with a faint heart, and with a lame endeavor.

The reading of books, what is it but conversing with the wisest men of all ages and all countries.

Mr Newton, a fellow of our College, and very young, being but the second year master of arts; but of an extraordinary genius and proficiency.

As a stick, when once it is dry and stiff you may break it, but you can never bend it into a straighter posture; so doth the man become incorrigible who is settled and stiffened into vice.

An accomplished mathematician, i.e. a most wretched orator.

It is commonly said that revenge is sweet, but to a calm and considerate mind, patience and forgiveness are sweeter.